Nightwish
was a source of inspiration for a lot of bands, no doubts about it! I remember I
was under their spell since the very first time I’ve heard the CD and ever
since Tarja Turunen is my favorite female singer. Also since this band was
formed, plenty of other bandsall
over the globe, tried to imitate the band but to be honest not one band ever
succeededin that goal. Mostly the
vocals couldn’t compete with Tarja’s angelic vocal sound, in other cases the
musicians weren’t able to deliver equal qualified song writing.

No,
I don’t want to accuse Scythe Of Orion at once but because of the fact
they’re from Finland I couldn’t resist writing this down. I don’t actually
know if this band is out to clone Nightwish, I even doubt it. Okay, musical wise
there are sometimes a few similarities but vocal wise I hear a far different
band. This band delivers emotional and melodic Heavy Metal. Mostly they search
for slower songs, tracks that are written to touch the soul, often like
Pavlov’s Dog did so many years ago! Mix this band with a modern Gothic Metal
band and you can imagine what kind of music this band plays.

Scythe
Of Orion has Ana Kaunisto as their front woman. She has no angelic though a
special voice. Especially on “Shadowland” I am astonished. Not particular
the best voice I’ve had ever heard but damn, this song in combination with the
voice is reminding me to Abba. Abba? The ultra popular Pop-band from the
eighties en seventies? Yes. As a matter of fact this is a huge compliment
because Abba still is one of the best Pop bands ever and no one can deny how
good the songwriting of this band is.

Scythe
Of Orion convinces me with their song writing to and also on “Journey” this
girl’s voice is reminding me to Agnetha from Abba. Okay, Agnetha was an
exceptional talent and I can’t say Ana Kaunisto owns the same skills but I
like the way she sings. On the other hands there are vocal lines that sound too
much like Regina Spektor to me, another Pop diva and to be honest this isn’t
exactly my cup of tea. To be honest this kind of vocal lines are, for me, too
difficult to get into. Maybe some more variation in the voice is necessary!

Another
strong point are the use of violins and piano parts in the songs; they fit very
well although sometimes there is some kind of exaggeration. Both instruments are
giving an emotional touch to each song. Add a good guitarist and I promise you
Scythe Of Orion delivers a good product although there are some points to work
at. Check this band at: http://www.scytheoforion.com/